Adrenoleukodystrophy Press Releases

Two new studies reveal that some kinds of glioblastoma – an aggressive and deadly brain tumor – thrive and spread by turning
up their production of energy-rich fat molecules. Finding ways to cut off this energy supply may lead to effective treatments
against glioblastoma.

For years, researchers have probed the mysteries of neural stem cells -- immature cells that can differentiate into all the
cell types that make up the brain -- with the idea that they might be useful for treating brain disorders such as Parkinson's
disease. Important new animal research now suggests that these cells may be effective in treating a much broader array of
brain diseases than previously anticipated, including Alzheimer's disease and many childhood brain disorders.